Simplify 187272/252072
Step by step guide to simplify this fraction to its lowest terms
Result:
187272
252072
=
289
389
Decimal: 0.7429
Percentage: 74.29%
Step by Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the numbers
We start with the fraction: 187272/252072
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
The GCD of 187272 and 252072 is 648
Step 3: Divide both numbers by the GCD
Numerator: 187272 ÷ 648 = 289
Denominator: 252072 ÷ 648 = 389
Step 4: Final Result
The fraction 187272/252072 simplified to lowest terms is 289/389
Visual Representation
187272/252072 = 74.3% of the whole